{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":false,"callToActionDisplayName":"Northwestern High School","outOfStateSupporters":53.3,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":6410655,"projectId":9217224,"letterContent":"As we are beginning our preparations for our first concert, the clarinet section and I would like to offer you our deepest thanks for the mouthpieces and ligatures that your gift helped provided our program. Higher quality materials are providing my upperclassmen the opportunity to perform more challenging solo literature as they prepare for college auditions, as well as help the overall sound of the entire ensemble. I have noticed a positive difference in the tone quality and musical flexibility of my 1st clarinets, and we are able to tackle more challenging literature because of it. Thank you so much for making this possible.","fullyFundedDate":1746787225807,"projectUrl":"project/matching-mouthpieces/9217224/","projectTitle":"Matching Mouthpieces","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Renberg","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6410655_orig.jpg?crop=1156,1156,x2122,y279&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1578362318532","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/renberg"},{"teacherId":9937721,"projectId":9148165,"letterContent":"Thank you for funding my project, I hope this message finds you well.\r\n\r\nI am writing to sincerely thank you for your generous support and funding for my project, Tech-Enabled Teaching. I am deeply grateful for your confidence in my work and your commitment to supporting initiatives like mine.\r\n\r\nThis funding is instrumental for data keeping, also in housing all the documentation of each of my students, as well as conducting new research to help expand my growth development so that I may have all the necessary tools to accommodate each of my students in every area that he or she may need me in. All thanks to your support, I am now able to better organize and store all sensitive documents and different agendas for each of my students in a more proficient manner.\r\n\r\nYour contribution has not only provided financial assistance but has also encouraged me to pursue my goals with renewed motivation and purpose.\r\n\r\nOnce again, thank you for your support. It truly means a great deal to me","fullyFundedDate":1746806197174,"projectUrl":"project/tech-enabled-teaching-tools-for-a-smart/9148165/","projectTitle":"Tech-Enabled Teaching: tools for a smarter classroom","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Felder","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-1_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9937721"},{"teacherId":9701484,"projectId":9194665,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support of my classroom project. Your donation has played a key role in transforming our learning environment into a space where students feel safe, seen, and motivated—not only to learn but to grow as individuals. This year, I've placed a strong focus on building a positive classroom culture, and the materials you helped provide have deepened that impact in ways I couldn't have imagined.\r\n\r\nWith items like the bean bag chair, sensory tools, and reward systems, I've seen a remarkable shift in my students' behavior and work ethic. They come to class more regularly, are more focused, and participate more actively. Knowing that their efforts will be recognized with stickers, scratch cards, or simply the joy of sitting in a special seat makes them feel valued. These small but meaningful rewards have helped reinforce positive choices, encouraging students to be kind, responsible, and engaged learners. I've also seen them grow emotionally—better managing frustration, supporting their peers, and taking pride in their work.\r\n\r\nAs a teacher, this project has helped me grow as well. It has challenged me to think more intentionally about how environment, recognition, and emotional support impact academic success. I'm now more confident in my ability to cultivate a classroom where students not only learn but thrive. Your contribution has helped create a space where students feel safe being themselves—and that safety has become the foundation for their success.","fullyFundedDate":1746787342117,"projectUrl":"project/rewarding-achievement-in-our-safe-space/9194665/","projectTitle":"Rewarding Achievement in OUR Safe Space Classroom","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Harris","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9701484_orig.jpg?crop=1728,1728,x103,y432&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1724422338137","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9701484"},{"teacherId":9701484,"projectId":9194053,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support in replacing my lost laptop. Your donation didn't just restore a piece of equipment—it brought back the tools I rely on every day to plan engaging lessons, connect meaningfully with students, and bring literature and writing to life in my classroom. Since receiving the new laptop, I've been able to fully return to designing interactive lessons, giving timely feedback, and creating a more organized and enriching learning experience for my students.\r\n\r\nOne of my favorite moments this year happened during a creative novel digital book club where students focused on reading, analyzing and discussing the novel we were working on in a creative way for their classmates to learn as well. With access to my new laptop, I was able to build a shared digital space where students posted their book club and gave each other feedback. My students, who are typically reserved even participated and had fun with the class. That sense of pride and community was only possible because I had the technology to facilitate it.\r\n\r\nThis new resource is also helping me grow as a teacher. I'm currently working on expanding my skills in digital literacy and multimedia instruction so I can integrate more audio, video, and interactive elements into my lessons. I can't wait to watch their voices come alive.\r\n\r\nThank you again for believing in teachers and for supporting classrooms like mine. Your generosity is helping me grow in my practice and is making a real difference in the lives of my students every single day.","fullyFundedDate":1747345413705,"projectUrl":"project/professional-development-through-technol/9194053/","projectTitle":"Professional Development Through Technology","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Harris","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9701484_orig.jpg?crop=1728,1728,x103,y432&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1724422338137","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9701484"},{"teacherId":8129729,"projectId":8676940,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your incredible support of our classroom! The new shoulder rests for our violins and violas have made a tremendous difference in both comfort and playing technique for my students. Having properly fitting shoulder rests has allowed them to focus more on sound quality and posture, rather than struggling to hold their instruments correctly. We've already put them to great use in our current unit on bowing technique, and the improvement in tone and confidence has been noticeable almost immediately.\r\n\r\nWhen the shoulder rests arrived, my students were so excited—they couldn't wait to try them out! For many of them, it was the first time they'd played with a rest that actually fit well and felt stable. One student even said, \"I didn't know playing could feel this easy!\" These new resources have created a more inclusive and supportive environment, especially for our beginners. As we move into our next project—preparing for our spring recital—students will be using their new shoulder rests daily to practice ensemble pieces with proper form and control. Thank you again for making this kind of growth and joy possible in our classroom!","fullyFundedDate":1724255133281,"projectUrl":"project/comfortable-chinstruments/8676940/","projectTitle":"Comfortable Chinstruments","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Alon","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8129729_orig.jpg?crop=937,937,x198,y103&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1643815012665","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/rosealonmusic"},{"teacherId":9839477,"projectId":9128730,"letterContent":"Thank you for supporting our students. Now that they have the supplies for weight training and kinesiology, our dancers will begin their work. What they learn and apply will make them stronger dancers and prevent injury. We could not have done this without you. \r\n\r\nTheatre Students were able to perform in beautiful period costumes for our production of \"Trojan Women!\" This allowed the students to fully find their characters and understand the physicality of character work. \r\n\r\nPictures are included! \r\n\r\nThank you!","fullyFundedDate":1745481775136,"projectUrl":"project/condition-and-perform/9128730/","projectTitle":"Condition and Perform!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. SAtkinson","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9839477_orig.jpg?crop=2589,2589,x0,y241&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1753118662623","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9839477"},{"teacherId":6410655,"projectId":9115825,"letterContent":"It is amazing how much of an impact one little rolling cart can have! We have used this cart nearly every day since we received it. One of the first times that we used the cart is documented in the picture slide show. We were able to take nearly an entire working office worth of items to the County Solo and Ensemble Festival where over 100 students participated. We had a printer, instrument repair kit, music filing box, a keyboard piano and more, and I managed it all in one trip!\r\n\r\n The lapel microphone has saved my voice, and allows me to roam throughout the room during rehearsal to better monitor and offer help and guidance. Thank you so much for providing our program with these items that have made things so much better!","fullyFundedDate":1739922365399,"projectUrl":"project/reeds-carts-and-microphones/9115825/","projectTitle":"Reeds, Carts, and Microphones","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Renberg","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6410655_orig.jpg?crop=1156,1156,x2122,y279&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1578362318532","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/renberg"},{"teacherId":9680242,"projectId":8664759,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generous support, our classroom culture has transformed into one of excitement, motivation, and student-driven learning. With the help of the PBIS rewards you funded—snacks, juices, scratch-off tickets, VIP bracelets, and emojo key chains—students have found new reasons to stay engaged, support their peers, and put forth their best effort.\r\n\r\nIn AP Literature, your impact came to life during our Poetry March Madness unit. Students debated and analyzed 32 poems over several rounds, defending their selections using tone, figurative language, structure, and theme. During the championship round, students were so invested they were shedding real tears over which poem deserved to win. One student earned a scratch-off ticket for an especially insightful defense of a poem that challenged the class's perspective. That recognition—plus a small snack—fueled even more buy-in. Students weren't just competing for prizes; they were growing as readers and thinkers.\r\n\r\nMeanwhile, in English 12, students completed a creative one-pager project based on Roald Dahl's \"Lamb to the Slaughter.\" This visual response project helped students synthesize elements like irony, symbolism, and character motivation. For many of my struggling learners, the project was a chance to shine in a non-traditional format. They proudly displayed their work, and some even requested extra scratch-off tickets to \"raffle\" off to classmates as peer-choice awards—a beautiful example of how your donation fostered a spirit of encouragement and collaboration.\r\n\r\nThank you for helping make learning joyful and meaningful for every student in my room. The PBIS system you helped support isn't just about prizes—it's about building confidence, consistency, and community.\r\n\r\n\r\nMs. Mello & the Northwestern Wildcats 💙🐾","fullyFundedDate":1734106025868,"projectUrl":"project/incentivizing-student-success-with-tiere/8664759/","projectTitle":"Incentivizing Student Success with Tiered Rewards and Positive Reinforcement","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Mello","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9680242_orig.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1724251113597","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9680242"},{"teacherId":9701484,"projectId":8694806,"letterContent":"I am incredibly grateful for the support and resources provided through this project, as they have made a significant impact on both the students and the atmosphere of the College and Career Center (CCC). The addition of bean bag chairs, a carpet, and motivational posters has truly transformed the space into a welcoming, non-traditional environment where students feel more comfortable and engaged when making life-changing college and career decisions.\r\n\r\nWhen my students first saw the new materials, their reactions were priceless. They immediately felt at ease in the new space—excited to sit down in a cozy area that encourages open conversations about their futures. One student shared, \"This is the kind of place I could spend hours planning my future,\" which speaks to the comfort and creativity the new setup has sparked. The bean bags and carpet have allowed them to approach their college and career plans in a more relaxed yet focused environment, which has made the entire process feel more approachable and less intimidating.\r\n\r\nThe next step for my students is to further engage with our new college displays. With the addition of pennants from various colleges, students will be able to explore different post-secondary options and visualize the possibilities. As we continue to enhance the CCC, we will host workshops, college visits, and career exploration sessions to provide students with more tools and guidance to make informed decisions about their futures. The ultimate goal is to ensure that every student, regardless of grade, feels empowered and supported as they embark on their unique college and career journeys.\r\n\r\nI can't thank you enough for making this project a reality. Your contribution is helping to foster an environment where students can dream big and feel confident that their futures are full of possibilities.","fullyFundedDate":1734702217948,"projectUrl":"project/college-and-career-excellence/8694806/","projectTitle":"College and Career Excellence!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Harris","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9701484_orig.jpg?crop=1728,1728,x103,y432&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1724422338137","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9701484"},{"teacherId":8931043,"projectId":8848038,"letterContent":"I am incredibly grateful for your generous support of my DonorsChoose project, \"Unleashing Potential: Transforming the Sports Experience.\" Your kindness and investment in our students will make a lasting impact, providing them with the resources they need to grow, learn, and excel in sports and physical education.\r\n\r\nThanks to your generosity, my students have access to perfect their shooting skills for lacrosse with a shooting target for the goal. They are able to enhance their agility with the agility kit that is used for training.Also, my lacrosse players are able to have indoor practice using all equipment that would have access to if they were outside such as indoor lacrosse balls. Students are able to train for contact since we have access to a blocking pad. At last students are able to enhance their resistance while training for defensive endurance with resistance bands and a defender slide brace that helps students keep their position with help. Those who endure tight muscles are also able to massage the specific muscle group immediately with massage rollers. All of things has began to enhance their athletic skills, teamwork, and confidence. These opportunities will not only improve their sports experience but also instill lifelong lessons in perseverance, leadership, and health.\r\n\r\nYour support means the world to me and my students. Because of donors like you, we can continue to create a positive and transformative learning environment that empowers young athletes to reach their full potential.\r\n\r\nThank you again for believing in our mission and for making a difference!","fullyFundedDate":1735685539533,"projectUrl":"project/unleashing-potential-transforming-the-s/8848038/","projectTitle":"Unleashing Potential: Transforming the Sports Experience","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Johnson","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8931043_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1722440258797","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8931043"},{"teacherId":9753097,"projectId":8897489,"letterContent":"Thank you all for your donations to our classroom aquarium. Our students were eager for the fish to arrive, and when they did, they were thrilled, especially with the tank's \"glow\" feature. The students were amazed that the fish had been shipped to us, which sparked discussions that lasted all day—sometimes challenging for many teens in our program. In the past, our fish had always arrived through Ms. Colding from the pet store. This donation created excitement among our students and led to engaging conversations for everyone, including the teachers. We were all so happy to finally have fish in our aquarium again.\r\n\r\nUnfortunately, we experienced a mishap with the fish. We were unaware that the previous filter in the tank was broken, which caused five of the six fish to get caught in the top part of the filter. A new filter has since been purchased. The single fish that survived was named \"Survivor\" by our students, and it continues to swim alone in our aquarium to this day. Eventually, we plan to purchase more fish so it can have friends. However, as you can see in our pictures, our students still enjoy watching \"Survivor\" daily.\r\n\r\nDespite having only one fish left, our students benefit from \"Survivor\" being an addition to our therapeutic classroom. Thank you once again for this opportunity for our students.","fullyFundedDate":1733250766233,"projectUrl":"project/fishing-for-relaxation/8897489/","projectTitle":"Fishing for Relaxation","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Colding","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9753097_orig.jpg?crop=1008,1008,x0,y50&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1726534354466","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9753097"},{"teacherId":7410328,"projectId":8860661,"letterContent":"The students are using the new flexible seating in the library to allow themselves to take charge of their learning and make the choices that work best for them. During lunch break they to come to the library and choose to use the yoga chair balls in order to have a different experience. Actually, a few teachers have also used the new flexible seating as well. Now that Ramadan is getting ready to start, more students will be spending their lunch break in the library.\r\n\r\nWhen the students first saw the new materials, they were very excited and actually looked up YouTube videos on how to \"use\" the yoga ball chairs. 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